TONY HALL - FITTER

Life at Clellands Tony Hall describes life as a fitter and working conditions in the 1970s. He also remembers the drinking culture that made the yard a colourful and lively place to be.

The Politics of the Yards Tony Hall gives his account of the changes to the shipbuilding industry under British Shipbuilders and Margaret Thatcher. He talks about the strikes, the faded dreams and political changes in the 1980s.

End of an Era Tony Hall recalls the end of an era with massive closures and job cuts in shipbuilding in the 1980s. He remembers the devastating effect this had on the men.

Christmas and Social Life Tony Hall talks about the lighter side of life in a shipyard - the social events, the annual ball and life down the pub. He remembers monthly mini bus trips and the shipyard football team.